Commonly I have been addressed as the pronunciation of "STEE-ven" although it has been annoying I have been addressed as "STEF-en" from time to time in My life. I've done extensive research that some strictly go by one or the other version of the name. The pronunciation key in...

# (n.) A wise man; a man of gravity and wisdom; especially, a man venerable for years, and of sound judgment and prudence; a grave philosopher.
# (n.) A suffruticose labiate plant (Salvia officinalis) with grayish green foliage, much used in flavoring meats, etc. The name is...